Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

Comfortable, quick dry, durable, light weight, compactable. It's seems pretty true that they don't stink so bad after a long day of traveling - but I still don't recommend it and honestly only have cursory evidence, I haven't done any thorough testing. I can tell you that a few pairs will last literally years.

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

These shoes are great. They have a good casual look to them. I’ve walked a ton in these over the last six months and they’re holding up well. They aren’t as water proof as I’d like, but I haven’t been too careful with them either.

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

This is a great pack. Every pocket is handy and functional. It’s a perfect size for traveling, and I love the look of it. I have the red. Not too big and not too small. Very comfortable. Not too many straps. I highly recommend it.

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

I actually really like these pants - they're comfortable and look good. You may want to make sure you've got an extra lint roller, I've noticed that they attract other materials, pollen, dust. It's the material, but it's not hard to brush it off.

My previous boot was an Asolo Fugitive but I like these even better, my feet aren't particularly wide in the middle but my toe box needs alittle more room, these fit like a glove. Walking around they are sturdy, great support, goretex liner keeps the water out. The construction is awesome, classic leather backpacking boot, these seem really well made.

They feel a bit heavier then my last pair but not much, and then these are sturdier boots, I knew I was making that trade and I'm happy I did, I expect I'll be wearing these still in 5 years.

I was looking for something with a little more carrying space than my camelback lobo, but still wanted something hydration compatible. The bullet fits the bill perfectly. Construction is good, fabric seems really durable. I use it mostly for hiking and it carries lunch, compass, extra layer, snacks, water, headlamp, knife, water filter, binoculars... all the things that wouldn't fit before. Love it.

Took a package of AlpineAire 5 Grain Fruit Nut Instant Cereal on a canoing trip through the Minnesota Boundary waters, it was real easy to make, just added boiling water and mixed. Tastes a bit like oatmeal with some sunflower seeds and dried fruit mixed in, not at all bad but a little plain, but it filled me up for the long day of paddling ahead.

I love just wearing these day to day, cotton socks don't cut it after wearing these for a wile. Not saying you should, but you could wear them two days in a row, maybe more, they won't smell. They are snug, don't bunch or move, form fitting, and just really comfortable, great padding and friction reduction for hikes as well.

I used to carry a bulky shovel axe combo, when the axe head started to fly off mid swing on ocassion, I started looking into other options. I replaced the saw portion with a 0.1 ounce ring saw, while this next to nothing weight, cleverly named iPOOD! is infinitely lighter and more compact form of shovel, especially for the purposes I use it for.

CONS: I have a hard time getting the plastic cap piece off to access the hollow compartment in the handle, and sand can quickly (although temporarily) gum up the function of the retractable handle.

I think at this point I might try hiking in something else, but only to prove again why I switched to smartwool, the right mix of synthetic and wool seems to give the benefits of both, they are also really comfortable, staying in place without bunching up. If I were to complain about anything it's that after 2 years they can start to rough up in areas, but on the other hand they last through at least two years of backpacking and hikes.